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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.66, 570.72 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.66, 570.72 and 175.32 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.66 : 570.72 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.66/570.72 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.66x = 570.72 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.66x = 100,058.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,058.63/380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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